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Project Architect

Collaborative Companies
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026

We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive Project Architect who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and can take ownership of projects with minimal direction. This is an in-person role based in Seattle, and we are only considering candidates who are currently local or able to work on-site. Applicants should have either strong professional experience or a Master’s degree in architecture, along with a solid background in project management. The ideal candidate is self-driven, solution-oriented, and capable of leading projects through all phases. Candidates who do not meet these core requirements are kindly asked not to apply.


Location: Seattle

Type: Full Time

Salary: $75,000-$105,000


Citizen Design is part of the Collaborative Companies group and has been recognized as one of the

best workplaces in Washington by the Puget Sound Business Journal [in 2020, we were excited to be

#10!]. Collaborative Companies is a Develop-Design-Build firm that is reinventing the model for this

industry. Citizen Design works together with Community Development Collaborative and Valor Builds to

create modern, beautiful, and functional spaces that foster health and community. Our portfolio currently

includes new residential and residential renovation, commercial tenant improvements, and multi-family

development. Take a look at our projects: www.collaborativeco.com.

We want you to join us in a workspace that values every person as a unique and valuable member of our

team. Citizen Design offers you whole-life balance, a fun-focused company culture, a competitive salary,

and a great benefits package [includes PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage]. As our company

mission states: We Are Family, Designing inspired space to create community.

As a Project Architect, you manage each project, from start to finish. This includes conceptual ideas,

schematic design, design development, construction documentation and construction administration

services. You are responsible for leading consultants, internal resources, overseeing the development of

contract documents, adhering to budgets, facilitating contracts, construction site representation, and are a

primary client contact throughout the life of a project.


  • Minimum 8 years of experience in the field of architecture
  • Any combination of residential, multi-family residential, or commercial design experience
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture
  • AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign skills
  • Knowledge of Monograph is helpful
  • Thorough knowledge of building codes
  • Excellent presentation, verbal, written, and graphics communication skills
  • Ability to coordinate a complete set of contract documents
  • Understand major building systems, detailing, and constructability
  • Able to organize and oversee the work of others
  • Licensed architect in the State of Washington preferred but not required.


About Citizen Design

Collaboration is the core of exceptional design. We bring together experts in the built environment to provide excellence in design, construction and development. Together, we create inspired spaces that transform modern living and facilitate community in urban environments. Guided by our principles of order, character and harmony, we arrive at unique solutions that often surpass expectations.


Salary : $75,000 - $105,000

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